The ThirdAge Retirement Troubleshooter |
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I'll just keep working if I have to
And you might just have to. Jeff often has to tell clients retirement is not yet a good option. Extending work years by 5-10 years can totally change your financial outlook.
Even if you are planning to keep working, Jeff asks: "Well, for how long?"
What if your health fails? Our minds often remain sharp while our bodies slow down. Do you carry disability insurance?
Or what about downsizing? At this age, do you want to work out of necessity or because you love what you do? Based on the fact that you want to work, it's good to know that you have the option not to.
The bottom line: if you don't have a good financial plan, then you're not prepared. Financial planning is an important vaccine for life's what ifs.
Learn more about financial planning and investing. ThirdAge's Financial Planning Bibliography is a good place to start.
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